Flooding Closes Parts of Schuylkill and Turnpike, Prompts Rescues

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Responders rescue a family from a flooded street in Delaware. Photo via 6ABC

Torrential downpours flooded the Schuylkill Expressway’s westbound lane near King of Prussia on Monday morning, trapping some trucks in its currents and rendering the road impassable, according to KYW Traffic. Additional flooding is being reported as heavy rain continues to slam the region.

Flooding has shut down the westbound Schuylkill Expressway at King Of Prussia. This is a very dangerous situation as the highway is completely under water. All traffic being forced off the RT 202. @KYWNewsradiopic.twitter.com/Q1r1y3jth2

HOLY BLEEPING BLEEP I HAD THE PHONE HOOKED UP TO THE CAR BLUETOOTH AND I DAMN NEAR DROVE OFF THE ROAD IT MUST BE WARNING ME OF A THERMONUCLEAR ATTACK NO WAIT ITS FLASH FLOOD WARNING GEE THANKS NOW IF THE WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE FLOODS IM GODDAMN WARNED